Over the course of his photography career, Daniel Kariko came to realise that many of his most stunning subjects could be found in his own home. Kariko utilises a combination of a Scanning Electron Microscope and optical Stereo Microscope to achieve a portrait-like effect for insects and arthropods. Vibrant in colour and surprising in personality, these images reveal such details as the glittering eyes of a horsefly, the strong legs of a centipede and the fetching smile of a honeybee. Each photograph comes with a full-body illustration from artist Isaac Talley and character descriptions from entomologist Tim Christensen. Blurring the lines of art and science, Aliens Among Us is a guidebook for anyone interested in putting a face to the creepy-crawlies under the couch.

About the Author
Daniel Kariko is an associate professor of fine art photography at the School of Fine Arts and Design at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. His work has been shown internationally in galleries and museums.

Reviews
"Kariko draws on different areas of interest - from historical natural science collections to Renaissance and Baroque painters - to bring us images of invertebrates as we've never seen them before. Using microscope imaging techniques, he carefully creates captivatingly detailed and beautiful portraits of common invertebrate species that he finds during his daily routines in North Carolina. The results can only be described as works of art." -- 20+ best books on insects and invertebrates - BBC Wildlife Magazine



Book Information
ISBN 9781631494260
Author Daniel Kariko
Format Hardback
Page Count 160
Imprint Liveright Publishing Corporation
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 602g
Dimensions(mm) 188mm * 213mm * 20mm